WEST BRIGHTON — Contractors Ulysses J. Kelly and Jason Falconer of U.L.A. Construction scoped out the space at 382 Forest Ave., former home to Black Dog Grill. The 13-year old neighborhood watering hole served last call on Friday night.

The new incarnation of the address will be The Liberty Tavern, according to Kelly, this time with a patriotic theme.

"The country needs a little love," said Kelly. He and Falconer are both Army vets.

Improvements in the location are to include ten to 16 draft lines set to flow on a pipe-like tap system. This industrial-looking bar feature will take the place of a brass version, one of the fixtures at the old Black Dog.

Also, at the bar, patrons will find artwork by Staten Island artist Scott Lobaido, known for his flag motifs, plus three large flatscreen TVs.

Bathrooms, too, will see a freshening up.

A stage is planned for the secondary dining room, a raised space to be set with tables and chairs when entertainment isn't set up. And, the exterior will sport new awnings and a roll-down gate over the windows looking into the bar proper.

Black Dog Grill announced on Aug. 3 via Instagram and social media that it would close on Aug. 23. According to Kelly, Dave Shea is still an owner and new partners are on board.

"The time has come...We would like to thank everyone who has ever stepped food into our establishment," the note read. "Because of you we were allowed to stay in business for 13 years.

As of the weekend, the former guard of the Black Dog chalked an epitaph of sorts on the black board outside. It read: "It has been an honor to serve you last call. Thanks. Black Dog — 11/2001 to 8/2014."

Other restaurants that have closed to open with new programs include Joe's of Avenue U in Great Kills — now an upscale spot where guests can pick their own cuts of beef. It is called Villa Paradiso and located at 145 Greaves Lane, 718-227-2405. The refurbished restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, except for Mondays.

Also, Nove Italian Bistro in Eltingville will reopen in September as Campania after renovations that include installation of a coal-fired oven. It follows a successful, casual format the owners have tried in Bay Ridge.